The Best Academic Administration Personnel Selection Model Using the Weighted Sum Model (WSM)

Abstract

The program for selecting outstanding academic administrative staff is one of the programs organized by the ministry as a reward for the performance of academic administrative staff. This program is carried out in stages from the university level to the national level. This study aims to create a model of a decision support system to determine outstanding academic administrative personnel at the Sriwijaya State Polytechnic. The method used in this study is the Weighted Sum Model (WSM). The WSM method is the simplest and easiest method and is often used in decision support systems. The model built uses 7 criteria, namely 1) educational qualifications, 2) track record of training or training activities, 3) track record of awards/achievements, 4) rank/class, 5) group tenure, 6) self-description value, 7) the value of individual works. From the alternatives to be chosen, this model has succeeded in providing a ranking recommendation of alternatives from the most recommended, marked by the largest to the smallest weight values. The results of this study indicate that the WSM method is quite reliable in completing the selection of academic administrative personnel in universities.